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Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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4.6/5(301)

Susan W

Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
The tour guide driver who dropped me off Navy Pier today around 4pm was excellent. I think her name was Clarissa? Or something like it. Her enthusiastic sharing of historical information about many Chicago landmarks and events was outstanding.!!! Please give her a bonus or a raise in pay; she is a credit to your company.

Verona D

Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
It was comfortable to ride on the top deck even with the cold weather. We were able to see the beauty of the city very well. The tour guides were very nice and helpful.
    • Plan your Chicago itinerary without worrying about arranging travel with this 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping off unlimited times.

    • Tour Chicago on the Red Loop with 11 great stops and buses every 30-45 minutes, letting you hop off and explore without missing a beat on your journey.

    • Choose an upgrade to pick one from four Vox app self-guided walking tours that reveal Chicago’s hidden alleys, sights, and more with local stories!

    • Board a double-decker bus, admire Chicago’s 360° skyline, and enjoy English or Spanish audio guides that share stories behind the iconic landmarks.

    • Tour Chicago with front-row views of Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Willis Tower, and Hancock Tower for a line-up of the city’s legendary sights.

    • 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red route

    • Vox self-guided walking tour with audio guides (based on option selected)

    • Audio guide in English and Spanish (on the bus)

    • Complimentary headphones

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours
    FREQUENCYEvery 30-45 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREChicago Riverwalk at 10:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREChicago Riverwalk at 5:00 PM
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    1. Chicago Riverwalk

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    3 attractions
    Chicago Riverwalk

    Chicago Riverwalk

    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Wendella Boat Tours

    Wendella Boat Tours

    3 minutes walk

    2. Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower

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    3 attractions
    Skydeck Chicago

    Skydeck Chicago

    1 minute walk

    Willis Tower Lobby Murals

    1 minute walk

    The Rookery Building

    4 minutes walk

    3. Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago

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    3 attractions
    Millennium Park

    Millennium Park

    3 minutes walk
    Lurie Garden

    Lurie Garden

    3 minutes walk
    Chicago Cultural Center

    Chicago Cultural Center

    4 minutes walk

    4. Hilton Chicago & Grant Park

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    3 attractions

    Hilton Chicago

    1 minute walk
    Grant Park

    Grant Park

    2 minutes walk

    Buddy Guy’s Legends

    2 minutes walk

    5. Adler Planetarium

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    2 attractions
    Adler Planetarium

    Adler Planetarium

    12th Street Beach

    12th Street Beach

    8 minutes walk

    6. Museum Campus

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    3 attractions
    Museum Campus

    Museum Campus

    2 minutes walk
    Field Museum

    Field Museum

    1 minute walk
    Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium

    3 minutes walk

    7. Sheraton Grand Chicago

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    3 attractions

    Sheraton Grand Chicago

    2 minutes walk

    Chicago Architecture Center

    3 minutes walk
    Centennial Fountain

    Centennial Fountain

    2 minutes walk

    8. Navy Pier

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    3 attractions
    Navy Pier

    Navy Pier

    4 minutes walk

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    5 minutes walk

    Crystal Gardens

    2 minutes walk

    9. Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile

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    3 attractions
    The Magnificent Mile

    The Magnificent Mile

    3 minutes walk
    Tribune Tower

    Tribune Tower

    6 minutes walk
    The Wrigley Building

    The Wrigley Building

    6 minutes walk

    10. 360 Chicago

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    3 attractions
    360 Chicago

    360 Chicago

    1 minute walk

    The Drake Hotel

    3 minutes walk
    Oak Street Beach

    Oak Street Beach

    2 minutes walk

    11. River North

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    2 attractions

    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

    2 minutes walk
    Holy Name Cathedral

    Holy Name Cathedral

    3 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 301 reviews

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    Guests from Canada, Australia, Argentina and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Susan W

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    The tour guide driver who dropped me off Navy Pier today around 4pm was excellent. I think her name was Clarissa? Or something like it. Her enthusiastic sharing of historical information about many Chicago landmarks and events was outstanding.!!! Please give her a bonus or a raise in pay; she is a credit to your company.

    Janet B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    It is convenient but we didn't have any idea when the bus is going to come around and it's too cold to wait at the bus stop this February.

    Verona D

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    It was comfortable to ride on the top deck even with the cold weather. We were able to see the beauty of the city very well. The tour guides were very nice and helpful.

    Cathy C

    Solo
    Verified booking
    6 days ago

    Jon A

    Group
    Verified booking
    Last week
  • Accessibility

    • Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip, and they'll try to assist you.

    • Your safety comes first, so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.

    Additional information

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like the Vox self-guided walking tours, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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